How long does rib cartilage rhinoplasty last? If it lasts permanently, does it have any negative effects? If you are in the same page, please have a look at the following article for detailed explanation!

What is Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty?
Rib cartilage rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that involves using your own natural rib cartilage as a material for nose job. Currently, there are two common rib cartilage rhinoplasty methods which are “autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty” and “autologous rib cartilage combined with biological material”.
The Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty goes as follow:
Step 1: Proceed pre-surgery consultation and examine your areas of concern
Step 2: Conduct physical examination to determine whether patient is eligible to undergo the planned surgery
Step 3: Measure and analyze the nose structure
Step 4: Perform surgery to take rib or ear cartilage (depend on which rhinoplasty procedure is conducted)
Step 5: Carry out autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty
Step 6: Keep track of patient’s health condition as well as the result of rhinoplasty procedure
Step 7: Give instruction of post – operative care, schedule a follow-up appointment with client.

HOW LONG DOES RIB CARTILAGE RHINOPLASTY LAST?
For those who are wondering “How long does Rib Cartilage rhinoplasty last?”, In fact, the duration of aesthetic result will depend on many factors:
- The reputation and quality of cosmetic surgery,
- Surgical equipment and machinery
- Professional qualifications of plastic surgeons
- Patient’s body and health condition also plays an important element affecting the result of the surgery
=> However, in general, the result of rib cartilage rhinoplasty usually last from 8 to 20 years.
Why should I choose to have rib cartilage rhinoplasty?
- The rhinoplasty procedure using rib cartilage from your own body gives a natural nose shape which is fully compatible with the body.
- In comparison with autologous ear cartilage rhinoplasty, the method of using your own rib cartilage for rhinoplasty gives a more resilient and durable nose shape.
- When undergoing autologous cartilage nose surgery, it will not cause an immune response and reduce the risk of infection and rejection of the graft.

Does Cartilage nose surgery last permanently?
Beside the question of how long cartilage nose surgery last, the issue of whether rhinoplasty with rib cartilage is permanent is also a concern of many people. While there are indeed benefits, yet, like most of other cosmetic surgeries, it is rare for rhinoplasty with cartilage to maintain permanently.
Arising problems when aging
Some people wonder that whether it it’s true that people in their old age are more effected than young ones by performing rhinoplasty. In a reality, sadly, this mindset is correct, here in below are some of the symptoms that the elderly may have:
- Due to aging, wound takes longer time to heal.
- Dementia and neurological problems caused by the use of drugs during and after surgery (most notably, anesthesia)
Post-surgery pain is sometimes more severe and lasts longer.

How much does it cost for rib cartilage rhinoplasty?
There is a close connection between two concerns of the cost for this surgery and the duration it may last. Currently, the cost for rhinoplasty with autologous rib cartilage range from 30-100 million VND. And if you would like to know a more detailed price for each type of rhinoplasty, please have a look at the following table demonstrating the price for nose job surgeries (discounts are not included) at Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital.
SERVICE | PRICE (USD) | WARRANTY |
Korean Rhinoplasty | 870 | 5 years |
Cartilage Rhinoplasty | 1,090 | 10 years |
3D Sline – 3D Lline Structural Rhinoplasty | 1,720 | 15 years |
4D Sline – 4D Lline Structural Rhinoplasty | 2,150 | 15 years |
6D Sline – 6D Lline Structural Rhinoplasty | 3,000 | Permanent |
3D Nanoform Rhinoplasty | 1,720 | |
4D Nanoform Rhinoplasty | 2,150 | |
6D Nanoform Rhinoplasty | 3,000 | |
Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty | 4,290 | Permanent |
Nose Revision (Cases vary) | 230 – 310 | Permanent |
Alar Base Reduction | 440 | Permanent |
Nasal Hump Removal | 879 | Permanent |
Nose Tip Reduction (Soft Tissues) | 1,080 | Permanent |
Nose Tip Reduction + Nose Tip Enhancement | 1,300 | Permanent |
Nasal Bone Correction | 870 | Cases vary |
Bio Rib Cartilage | 1,470 | Cases vary |
Bio Ear Cartilage | 420 | |
Zose Rhinoplasty (Rhinoplasty for GenZ) | 1890 |
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We have come to the end of this article discussing rib cartilage rhinoplasty, and we hope that this article has helped you to gain more information about this type of rhinoplasty. Now, if you still have any concerns, please contact to our Gangwhoo cosmetic Hospital for a FREE consultation from our best specialists!
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